Tests on prerotation of airplane wheels to lessen shock and wear hazards to tires are described; through use of vanes weighing approximately 5 lb, prerotation of 68% was obtained with little more drag than that of normal tire surface. Photographs not included with mimeographed copies. (abstract) (See also Soc Automotive Engrs -- J v 52 n 10 Oct 1944 (Trans) p 486-91)
Prerotation of landing gear wheels
Flight
Flight ; 46 , n 1862
1944
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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